Nectarine tree, Island Delight

Abstract

A nectarine tree, generally similar to the Firebrite Nectarine Tree (unpatented), which it most nearly resembles, bearing large, yellow-fleshed fruit which ripens eight to ten days earlier than that of the Firebrite.

Having thus described and illustrated our new variety of nectarine tree, what is new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described, broadly characterized by its bearing of large, yellow-fleshed fruit and by its general resemblance to the unpatented Firebrite Nectarine Tree, of which it is believed to be a mutant, but from which it is distinguished as to novelty by its fruit ripening approximately eight to ten days earlier than the fruit of the Firebrite variety, and by its fruit having a skin covered over approximately 60% to 80% of its surface by a blush color ranging from light red to garnet on a ground color of yellow.